Collin County Living Well Magazine May/June 2017 | Page 21

By Michelle Wallace
3. Keep perspective through it all. Even when
it’s hard, maintain an attitude of gratitude. Bill
Johnson explains that there are opportunities to
worship God on Earth in ways that we won’t
be able to worship Him in Heaven. See the
bigger picture. And don’t give up! If God has
called you to it, He will bring you through it.
Practically speaking, I understand what I’m called
to during this time. If something comes up and it
doesn’t answer my why, then I don’t take it on. I
don’t have time to be distracted from what God
has called me to build. So when the enemy or any
other distraction comes my way, I simply don’t take
the bait.
However, I do have time for fun! When life is heavy
or stressful we don’t have to lose our joy! I heard
a young missionary, Jason Chin of Love Says Go,
share the story of his recent move to Switzerland.
He’s had challenges finding his sea legs. It’s been
an adjustment in this new environment. He started to
learn German but was fearful to speak. He decided
to take a risk and begin talking to people. He said
it’s so important to celebrate baby steps. The Bible
says, “Do not despise these small beginnings, for
the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.”
Jason sold his Ford Mustang before moving and one
day the Lord prompted him to buy a Ford Mustang
Lego set. He felt a little silly but decided to just do
it. He really loves Mustangs. Jason said, “As I was
building the model, I really felt so much of God’s
pleasure over my life.” He actually started tearing up
and wondered what was going on. The Lord started
speaking to him and this is what He said, “Son, this
is what it’s all about. I am here with you while you’re
building this Lego model. And son, you are enough,
just as you are. Not because you’re changing the
world, not because you’re winning all the lost. But
you are enough because you’re my son.” God
really impressed upon Jason not to feel guilty about
enjoying what he was doing. He told Jason that it
was for moments like this He inspired the creation of
Legos.
There’s something so precious about knowing the
pleasure of God in and through everything we
do in life. He wants us to enjoy our life, on the
mountaintops and even in the valleys.
After one very long and rough day, I was quiet
enough to hear the Lord speak to me like He did
Jason. “I am with you, I have been here every step
of the way.” That was all I needed to hear. His love
is all I need.
Today, wherever you are in life, I pray you will
nourish this simple truth, you are deeply loved, and
you are enough.
To learn more about Michelle and see what she’s up to, visit her page on Facebook at “Michelle Wallace––Hand of the King.”
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